M_ZB 15 Alan St Variance_Garage Improvements Memo3 08142026

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org Application seeking relief for this variance. The Applicant shall provide testimony 5.7 Testimony should be provided by Applicant’s professional to clarify that the location of the roof leaders on the ground will not adversely affect adjoining property owners; Not Addressed. The Applicant has provided the locations for the proposed roof leaders; however, testimony should be provided clarifying that the adjoining property owners will not be adversely affected. 5.8 Testimony should be provided by Applicant’s professional to confirm that the garage improvements are is within the 0 to 10% slope range that allows 100% disturbance. Refer to section 25-28 of the Township’s ordinance; Partially Addressed. The Applicant has provided a Soil Movement Calculation and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan document and has provided measurements and calculations indicating that slopes within the Limit of Disturbance do not exceed 10% (~7.55%). The plans have not been revised to reflect these calculations, additionally the Applicant should provide testimony that the proposed improvements are in accordance with the slope and disturbance thresholds in Section 25-28 of the Township’s ordinance. 5.9 A soil erosion and sediment control plan with details needs to be provided and show the area of disturbance; Partially Addressed. The Applicant has provided a Soil Movement Calculation and Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan document and has provided a narrative outlining the calculation of the Limit of Disturbance (913 SF), protection measures, sequence of construction and permanent stabilization. The plans should be revised to include the standard notes from Hudson-Essex-Passaic Soil Conservation District (HEPSCD) including details for silt fence, inlet protection and tracking pad requirements. The plans should be further revised to callout the square footage of the Limit of Disturbance. 5.10 Provide soil movement calculations for the proposed improvements within the limit of disturbance. A soil removal permit will be required if more than 300 CY of soil will need to be moved; Partially Addressed. The provided Soil Movement Calculation should be added to the plans. Also, a soil removal permit from the Board will be required since the total soil volume is over 750 CY and exceeds 300 CY. 5.11 The proposed garage improvements do

lation should be added to the plans. Also, a soil removal permit from the Board will be required since the total soil volume is over 750 CY and exceeds 300 CY. 5.11 The proposed garage improvements do not increase impervious coverage. Therefore, stormwater measures are not required for this application;